Senecamedia Podcast

If you were only allowed 5 apps on your phone, which ones would you have? We find out just how reliant we are on our phones and why we think we need the apps we say we do. 

In order to better understand academic integrity, we talk to Seneca College's VP of Academics, Laurel Schollen and SSF President Charanpreet Deu on the topic.  Laurel and Charanpreet are both dedicated to making sure students are more aware of potential acts of academic dishonesty.  They talk about what constitutes academic integrity and the resources available to students that will better educate them on the topic.   Learn more: http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/academic-integrity-week/

Often the most motivation comes from the people around us. Even if they're not directly in our lives, people from almost anywhere can have a huge impact on us. On this episode we're talking about why Gordon Ramsay, Shaquem Griffin, and Lilly Singh have inspired us lately. 

How many social media cliches or cringe-worthy things are you guilty of doing? We put our shame aside and confess our social media sins in a game of Never Have I Ever.

Among the issues being discussed in the upcoming Federal Election are Indigenous and First Nations issues and Education. Someone who is a uniquely qualified source on both topics is Mark Solomon— Associate Dean of Student Services and Indigenous Education at Seneca College. We sat down with Mark and did a deep dive into those election issues, including funding for Indigenous students, immigration policies, foreign student policies, and other policies that impact education.

What's holding you back from achieving your dreams? Is it really holding you back or do you just think it is? Today's episode features a short story that might help you reconsider what you're capable of. The story: https://wealthygorilla.com/10-most-inspirational-short-stories/

Sometimes the creative juices just stop flowing...or rather they get blocked. Unfortunately, there's no Buckley's for creative congestion, so we're sharing some tips to help clear it up.

It's International Podcast Day so we're sharing our favourite podcasts! The ones that make us laugh, learn, and listen.   My Favourite Murder: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/   Pat McAfee Show:  https://www.patmcafeeshow.com/   Reply All: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all

In honour of "Friends" celebrating its 25th anniversary this week, we're sharing some facts that you might not know about the show. 

Today's episode is a reminder to keep challenging yourself and never stay too comfortable. You can always learn something new and gain from different experiences.

Everyone's got a soundtrack to their life. What songs would your soundtrack include? We're sharing some of the songs that get us through life's different moods and moments. 

Sometimes the answer to getting pumped up on a Monday morning is more than just caffeine. A good song can set your day or even your week off on the right track. We discuss our current favourite songs for that Monday motivation kick.   Monday Motivation Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47Y2wYZhD4V4rtxkBeEeBd

In honour of today being Friday the 13th, we're talking all about superstitions! We asked students at Seneca@York what they're superstitious about and heard everything from walking into your house backwards at night to not cooking curry chicken when the Raptors faced the Warriors.   Big thank you to all the students and faculty who participated in this episode!   Find more at: senecamedia.ca 

On this episode of Unscripted, we're diving into the topic of representation in media. From Hollywood and movies, to podcasts and YouTube, we discussed how different races, genders, and stories are being represented. 

Today's Monday motivation takes the cake! We're talking chocolate cake and why you shouldn't listen to the voice in your head telling you your idea or your story isn't special enough

On this episode of Seneca Media Unscripted, we sit down with an award winning filmmaker and Seneca College alumnus Mohamed Yasser. Yasser joined the podcast to speak about his award-winning film Jal, the award that it won, and his inspiring journey that brought him to where he is today.

In this episode, the alumni share what roadblocks they faced, how they promoted their blogs, and the advice they wish they knew. Alumni Advice: Blogging edition features a panel discussion with alumni from Seneca College’s Public Relations - Corporate Communications program. The alumni share their insights from starting and maintaining a blog as part of their work at Seneca.

In this episode, the alumni get real about how they decided what to write, stayed consistent, and found inspiration when the ideas weren’t coming easily. Alumni Advice: Blogging edition features a panel discussion with alumni from Seneca College’s Public Relations - Corporate Communications program. The alumni share their insights from starting and maintaining a blog as part of their work at Seneca.

In this episode, the alumni discuss their job searches and whether having a blog set them apart from other applicants. Besides just getting a job, the alumni also shared what skills they learned from their blogs that they applied in their careers. Alumni Advice: Blogging edition features a panel discussion with alumni from Seneca College’s Public Relations - Corporate Communications program. The alumni share their insights from starting and maintaining a blog as part of their work at Seneca.

In this episode, the alumni discuss their careers since graduating from Seneca and what went into creating their blogs. Deciding on topics, getting inspiration, and developing the strategy can be difficult, in fact just getting started is often the hardest part. Find out how the panelists handled it all! Alumni Advice: Blogging edition features a panel discussion with alumni from Seneca College’s Public Relations - Corporate Communications program. The alumni share their insights from starting and maintaining a blog as part of their work at Seneca.